Maintenance Planner

JSK Recruiting, Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is hiring a Maintenance Planner in Toronto, Ontario to support high-speed food and beverage production facilities. The role involves managing maintenance schedules, optimizing preventive maintenance, and ensuring equipment performance. Candidates should possess a BS in Mechanical Engineering and have over 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary plus bonuses and a supportive work environment focused on growth and stability.

Benefits

Full benefits including dental and vision

RRSP match of 5%

Casual work environment

Hands-on training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Maintenance Planning role within food/beverage manufacturing.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across departments.
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Supervisor or Mechanical Technician is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the CMMS for accurate equipment history and reports.
• Build and schedule preventative maintenance tasks based on equipment manuals.
• Coordinate with service contractors, track work completion, and maintain documentation.

Skills

Mechanical systems understanding

Proficiency with MS Excel

Excellent organization skills

Process efficiency awareness

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP / CMMS platforms

Oracle-based systems

Job description

Salary Range : $100,000 - $115,000 based on experience and education + bonus potential

Summary

We’re hiring a Maintenance Planner to support two high-speed food and beverage production facilities in North York, ON. In this role, you’ll be the point person for organizing, tracking, and optimizing all preventative maintenance and repair activities. If you thrive on structure, enjoy coordinating moving parts (literally and figuratively), and have a background in manufacturing environments—especially food or consumer packaged goods—this is a chance to make a real impact in a company known for its stability, people-first culture, and long-term growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage and maintain the CMMS to ensure accurate equipment history, timely reports, and strong planning visibility
• Build and schedule preventative maintenance tasks based on equipment manuals and historical performance
• Generate work orders with clearly defined scope, timelines, required labor, and tools
• Maintain the inventory of tools and parts, ensuring availability and minimal downtime
• Coordinate with the Tool Crib team and provide vacation coverage when needed
• Track KPIs tied to equipment performance, failures, and service trends—recommend process improvements
• Schedule and coordinate service contractors, track work completion, and maintain service documentation
• Support Maintenance Supervisors in staff scheduling and daily task planning
• Keep PM standards current and ensure alignment with production and operational schedules
• Participate in plant-wide projects and initiatives assigned by the Maintenance Manager

What You Bring

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline is required
• 5+ years of experience in a Maintenance Planning role within a food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing setting
• Proficiency with MS Excel and ERP / CMMS platforms (Oracle-based systems preferred)
• Understanding of mechanical systems, production machinery, and plant maintenance practices
• Excellent organization skills and a sharp eye for process efficiency
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across departments
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Supervisor or Mechanical Technician is a strong asset

What You’ll Get

• Full benefits including dental, vision, extended health, and life insurance
• RRSP match of 5%
• Casual work environment with a first-shift schedule
• Hands-on training and growth within a company that's been around for over 100 years

Why People Stay

This is a company known for stability, support, and work-life balance . The team values structure, respect, and ownership, and leadership rewards those who take initiative. If you're detail-driven, proactive, and want to work for a company where your planning skills actually keep production moving, this could be your next home.

Apply today and help keep two high-performing manufacturing sites running like clockwork.

Company Description

The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.

With 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.

At JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.

Company Description

The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.

With 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.

At JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.

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